{"product_id":"nonlinear-dynamics-and-chaos-isbn-9780471876458","title":"Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos","description":"\u003cp\u003eNonlinear dynamics and chaos involves the study of apparent random happenings within a system or process. The subject has wide applications within mathematics, engineering, physics and other physical sciences. Since the bestselling first edition was published, there has been a lot of new research conducted in the area of nonlinear dynamics and chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpands on the bestselling, highly regarded first edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter which will cover the new research in the area since first edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossary of terms and a bibliography have been added\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll figures and illustrations will be 'modernised'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive and systematic account of nonlinear dynamics and chaos, still a fast-growing area of applied mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly illustrated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent introductory text, can be used for an advanced undergraduate\/graduate course text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003eEin angesehener Bestseller - jetzt in der 2.aktualisierten Auflage! In diesem Buch finden Sie die aktuellsten Forschungsergebnisse auf dem Gebiet nichtlinearer Dynamik und Chaos, einem der am schnellsten wachsenden Teilgebiete der Mathematik. Die seit der ersten Auflage hinzugekommenen Erkenntnisse sind in einem zusätzlichen Kapitel übersichtlich zusammengefasst.  Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface to the First Edition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements from the First Edition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  PART I: BASIC CONCEPTS OF NONLINEAR DYNAMICS \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  An overview of nonlinear phenomena \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Point attractors in autonomous systems \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Limit cycles in autonomous systems \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Periodic attractors in driven oscillators \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chaotic attractors in forced oscillators \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Stability and bifurcations of equilibria and cycles \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  PART II ITERATED MAPS AS DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Stability and bifurcation of maps \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chaotic behaviour of one-and two-dimensional maps \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  PART III FLOWS, OUTSTRUCTURES AND CHAOS \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Geometry of Recurrence \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Lorenz system \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Rosslers band \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Geometry of bifurcations \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  PART IV APPLICATIONS IN THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Subharmonic resonances of an offshore structure \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chaotic motions of an impacting system \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Escape from a potential well \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Appendix.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Illustrated Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Online Resource.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \u003cp\u003e\"... much more extensive than before.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Mathematical Review\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The fully updated second edition provides a self-contained introduction to the theory and applications of nonlinear dynamics and chaos.\" (\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.84, No.14 – 15, 10 – 20 December 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Michael Tutill Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e, born on 7 June 1937 in Cottingham, England, is an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. He is married with two children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eH. B. Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering one of the fastest growing areas of applied mathematics, \u003ci\u003eNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, is a fully updated edition of this highly respected text. Covering a breadth of topics, ranging from the basic concepts to applications in the physical sciences, the book is highly illustrated and written in a clear and comprehensible style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a self-contained introduction to the theory and applications of nonlinear dynamics and chaos.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the concepts of instabilities, bifurcations, and catastrophes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach idea is carefully explained and supported by examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures many applications to a wide variety of scientific fields.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an illustrated glossary of geometrical dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a supplementary bibliography of further reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssumes minimal background knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides an excellent introduction to the subject for students of mathematics, engineering, physics and applied science. It will also appeal to the many researchers who work with computer models of systems that change over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989695217893,"sku":"NP9780471876458","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471876458.jpg?v=1761785137","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/nonlinear-dynamics-and-chaos-isbn-9780471876458","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}